The nurses and some support staff at another Washington County hospital are clashing with management over the terms of a new contract they are negotiating. Read More
Roughly 50 to 60 people stood outside U.S. Department of Homeland Security buildings on Gannett Drive in South Portland Friday to protest the detention camps and the Trump administration’s zero tolerance immigration policy at the U.S. and Mexico border. Read More
A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of humanity's first footsteps on another world Saturday. Read More
Essential Reads
Two of Maine’s top three dispensers of opioid painkillers were pharmacies in Bangor between 2006 and 2012. Read More
The move from the Democratic governor comes after Portland has processed 350 asylum seekers since last month. Read More
“I remember a really loud bang and a bright light,” said Amanda Badger. “I recall the feeling of flying through the air, seeing a ball of fire, but not feeling hot and waking up outside on the ground with something on top of me.” Read More
Employers consider the difficulty of finding skilled workers and professionals to be among the most severe obstacles to doing business in Maine. Read More
By Ryan McLaughlin Sports Chowdah. Summer in New England tends to fly by, doesn’t it? Heck, I’m already counting down the days until my vacation at the end of August. And for Patriots fans? July 25 – the start of training camp – is marked on the calendar as well. Read More
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces federal laws against workplace bias, explicitly cites comments like "go back to where you came from" as examples of "potentially unlawful conduct." Read More
The Fickenschers were the first to try to sneak a badger by the front desk people. NOOooooooooo, I’m kidding. Noira, who is still trying to pronouce Fickenschers without growling, appears to be not all that impressed with the Duck of Justice. We get it. We want to thank Henry and… Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Summer is here. Children want to run around and play. But it’s important to know that children can get very hot very quickly and need help to stay hydrated — or know when it’s too hot to play outside. Read More
This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
